Development Consultants

Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative in Mozambique
Lot 1

Team of Experts

Mozambique

Profile Required

Education

All experts will have an advanced university degree (minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in blue economy related disciplines:

Natural /marine resources economics;
ocean sciences; climate change and environmental related studies;
legal and public policy studies; political science; business or public administration.

At least two experts will have an advanced degree in a natural resources and /or ocean/marine sciences related discipline.
A first-level university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A PhD degree within the team in relevant disciplines would be an added advantage.

Professional Experience (Team)

Within the team there should be adequate and proved experience in all the following areas:

All experts will have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, to focus on impact and results, to respond positively to critical feedback, and a consensus-oriented approach to work.

More than 10 years in the promotion of sustainable and inclusive blue economy growth in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa or/and the WIO sub-region.

One member of the team will have at least 8 years specific expertise:

In marine and ocean governance and institutional development, including:
Marine and ocean governance policy and practice Ocean and marine resources research and data management, including innovative technologies.
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).

In sustainable fisheries, including:

Artisanal /small scale fisheries, aquaculture and mariculture development.
Fisheries sustainable management Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance.
Aquatic products value chains, blue food systems, market development, and quality infrastructure.

In marine and oceans conservation and resilience, including:

Coastal marine ecology, marine research, coastal/marine conservation.
Marine Protected Areas design and management.
Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation / Disaster Risk Resilience / Blue Carbon offset.

Within the team there should be excellent knowledge and experience in the following areas: Design and implementation of Financial products directed to the Blue / Green transition.
Support to Micro and SMEs in developing countries’ context.
With financial institutions facilities, knowledge of EU objectives on private sector and facilities EFSD+ will be an advantage.
Green infrastructure’s development related to coastal/marine smart infrastructures, green technology and Innovation, waste management, sustainable coastal tourism.
Livelihoods vulnerability and resilience assessments and strategies.
Gender in blue economy contexts -Identification and formulation of EU/INTPA programming cycles.
Other areas including nutrition, digitalisation, technical and vocational training, in a blue economy context will be an advantage.

The team leader must have senior experience leading complex multi-stakeholder programme formulations.

All experts will be fluent in English with strong ability to write and edit documents in English. Although mastering Portuguese is not a requirement for all experts, the team as a whole needs to have the capacity to communicate and work in Portuguese.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the profile send us your CV to recruitment@ceso.pt stating the project reference REQUEST SIEA-2018-1304 and the position you are applying for.

2022-08-12

2022-09-01

2023-09-02

60/65 w.d

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